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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,977.02, 698,345.76 and 324,917.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,977.02, 698,345.76 and 324,917.72 is: 448,449.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,977.02 : 698,345.76 = 324,917.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,977.02/698,345.76 = 324,917.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,977.02x = 698,345.76 × 324,917.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,977.02x = 226,904,912,110.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,904,912,110.87/505,977.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,449.05

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